Political reporting on Iran — the government and Supreme Leader, elections, nuclear negotiations, and the factional struggles inside the Islamic Republic — collected from independent English-language outlets.
The three countries have agreed to treat an armed attack on any one of them as an attack on all An Iranian lawmaker has lashed out at a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Trkiye, as Riyadh seeks to strengthen its security partnerships amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 7 (ANI): Reports have surfaced in Israeli media claiming that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital.
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): India on Friday stated that it was 'closely following' the newly inked trilateral defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirming that New Delhi is keeping a close watch on the situation following the signing of the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' by the three nations.
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
Anti-Muslim lawmaker Andy Ogles loses Republican primary Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:13 He was defeated by another pro-Trump candidate, but the results may suggest there is a limit to hateful rhetoric Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles walks through the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 3 February 2026 (Heather Diehl/Getty Images via AFP) Off A Tennessee lawmaker known for his frequent anti-Muslim remarks lost his primary race on Thursday, even though he had the endorsement of US President Donald Trump. The president's backing is seen as a golden ticket for Republican candidates. Two-term congressman Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary race to dairy farmer and state agriculture official Charlie Hatcher, who also expressed his fondness for Trump.
Iranian lawmaker criticises new "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei says the new defence pact with Pakistan and Turkey will not bring security to Saudi Arabia, and that Riyadh should instead focus on changing its policies. سعودیها باید بدانند که توافق کاغذی با ترکیه و پاکستان برای آنها امنیتآور نیست، همانطور که سالها شیردهی یکطرفه به آمریکاییها برایشان امنیت نیاورد. سیاستهایتان را اصلاح کنید تا نیاز نباشد از دیگران #گدایی_امنیت کنید.
Iranian official says deal with Oman on Hormuz finalised A spokesperson for the Iranian parliament said on Friday that a framework of understanding with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed upon. “The general framework of the understanding with Oman has been determined, and the final text and details will be announced soon,” he told the Iranian state media. He noted that "the final decision must be made at higher levels”.
Washington, DC [US], August 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump dismissed as 'fake' a report that he confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over depleted US weapons stockpiles during a meeting at Camp David, insisting he has 'the utmost confidence' in his Pentagon chief.
DUBAI/RIYADH: A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman could give Tehran authority over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials on August 5. The development is being seen as one of the most significant concessions made to Iran so far in ongoing negotiations.
Why the carefully planned White House visit was doomed from the start Another season of the 'win over Donald Trump' game has begun, and this time it was Vladimir Zelensky's turn. Last week, the Ukrainian leader made his first visit to the United States this year, a trip widely billed as potentially decisive.
The US president will gain nothing from bullying, broken promises, and fake news, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said US President Donald Trump should curb his "theater diplomacy" as it will not work with Iran, Tehran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said.
The US president will gain nothing from bullying, broken promises, and fake news, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said US President Donald Trump should curb his "theater diplomacy" as it will not work with Iran, Tehran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said.
The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is ready to expand project-based industrial cooperation with BRICS member states in strategic sectors including steel, mining, petrochemicals, machinery, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and knowledge-based industries, an Iranian trade official said.
New posts 23:33 7. 8. 2026 Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Doesn't Contradict Ankara's NATO Commitments Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca on August 7.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Kyrgyzstan agreed to expand trade and joint investment while strengthening cooperation in industry, mining, energy, transportation and free trade zones to deepen economic ties.
Why is Latin America becoming a breeding ground for 'fanatics of Israel'? Submitted by Joseph Bouchard on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 16:15 Propelled by disinformation, arms deals and surveillance tech, right-wing governments have helped to increase Netanyahu's reach, undermining the region's historical alliance with Palestine Colombian president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella speaks in Bogota on 30 July 2026 (Luis Acosta/AFP) On A split is happening across Latin America. Poll after poll shows the region’s publics turning against Israel , whose three-year assault on Gaza is widely considered a genocide .
Why Israel's opposition no longer wants Palestinian parties in government Submitted by Samah Watad on Thu, 08/06/2026 - 14:31 Anti-Netanyahu leaders who once defended cooperation with Palestinian parties now rule it out, reflecting a broader post-7 October shift in Israeli politics Arab Israeli lawmakers Mansour Abbas (L) and Ayman Odeh (R) at the Knesset in Jerusalem on 29 December 2022 (Amir Cohen/AFP) Off Gadi Eisenkot last week became the latest Israeli politician to pledge to form a "Zionist majority" government if he became Israel's next prime minister. The phrase is widely understood as ruling out a coalition with Palestinian Arab parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I prefer to achieve a Zionist majority of 63-64 seats, and if that doesn't happen, to call on the ultra-Orthodox parties to understand the gravity of the moment," Eisenkot, a former general and leader of the Yashar party, said at a security conference organised by Yedioth Ahronoth and the Institute for National Security Studies.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Mauritania talked about the latest regional developments, diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and ways to expand bilateral cooperation.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Officials from Iran and China discussed expanding economic ties from conventional trade toward strategic partnerships, joint investment, industrial cooperation and transit development.
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